Whiff of Joy -Tutorial Thursday

Today is my turn to share something on the Whiff of Joy blog (my very first time), and since today's theme is Tutorial Thursday, I am showing you a few step by step photos on how to do the marbling technique using Shaving Cream. This is also my first time ever doing a step by step tutorial, and I have to admit I was a little bit nervous.

This is a photo of what you need: 

regular shaving cream (not the gel kind)

2 - 3 re-inkers (I used SU, but you can also use distress inks, memento, etc.)

white heavy weight card stock or glossy card stock

plate

mixing utensil

paper towels (not pictured)

Step one:

Place some shaving cream onto your plate.

Add 2 to 3 drops of each color onto the foam.

Step 2

Using your mixing device mix is slightly to create a texture. 

Tip: Don't mix it too much or it will all turn one color. 

Step 3

Now place your  card stock onto the shaving cream. 

Move it around to cover the whole front with cream.

When you are done it will look like this.

Step 4

Using a paper towel start wiping the shaving cream off of the card.

When finished it will look like this. 

I made two pieced, and note how there is a different pattern on each. 

 The papers do curl up a bit, and you have to let them dry for a few minutes. Be sure to use strong adhesive when adding to your projects. I used my regular liquid glue (tombow mono multi).

Finally here is my completed project using the super cute Henry Mouse with Guitar from the
 new 2014 Whiff of Joy Spring stamp kit. I hope some of you were able to pre-order this cute kit.

Henry has been colored using copic markers. As you can see, I used the little music note stamp on my background paper for some extra texture. Added a few scraps, and a little button to finish it off. And of course I love sewing on cards, so I have included some sewing here too.

I hope I have inspired you to try this shaving cream technique. It's so super easy and fun to do. Something I learned way back when I first started stamping years ago at a stamping class.

And here a little close up. The sentiment and the music note stamp are also both from the same kit.

Have a fabulous day!!

Products used:

Stamps: Whiff of Joy Spring 2014 stamp kit

Inks: SU re- reinkers, memento black

Papers: SU, recollections 110lb, designer paper from stash

Embellishments: button, twine

Life is a song...

Finally is time to share a complete creation using one of the cute Henry the Mouse stamps from Whiff of Joy's Spring stamp kit. Absolutely love this kit, as it is musical themed, and I didn't have any music themed stamps besides a large background stamp. And it's perfect to use for those hard to make masculine cards, especially for guys who don't fish, hunt or love race cars.

All stamps I used here are from the kit -  the mouse itself, the music note and sentiment on the white circle, and then the sentiment itself. 

I colored the image using copic markers. Cut out with my cutterbee scissors.  Designer paper is from MME. The polka dotted paper is washi tape. I did some sewing, and added some twine too.

I'd love to enter my card to the following challenges:

 Inklings and Yarns where  Anything Goes

Craftitude where the theme is Anything Goes or Hit The Right Note (Music Themed)

 Color Me Creative Challenge where anything Goes

Crazy 4 Challenges  it's inspired by Music

This stamp kit was only available for pre-order until the Feb. 14th, and you can now no longer purchase it. But the good news is,  in just a little over a month there will be a brand new secret stamp kit for you to pre- order. I personally can't wait to see the next kit, I am sure it will be just as much fun! 

Be sure to stop by the Whiff of Joy blog today, where you will see what the rest of the Stamp Kit contributor's created with the kit.

 

Sweet Flower Girl

Can you believe it??!! Another card from me in less than 24 hours?? That's what happens when my stamp desk is clean and I want to get inky :-)  Wouldn't have happened if I left the mess after yesterday's card. I NEED to start cleaning my mess right after making it!!

I used the super cute stamp "Flower Girl" from Whimsy's Time for Tea Designs collection on today's card. The background paper that she is layered on was hand stamped as well, using stamps from Whimsy's new set "All you need is love" and a large music sheet background stamp.

The image has been colored using copic markers, and fussy cut. I used distress inks to stamp the background. What you see stamped along the edges of the white paper is the same "amour" stamp that I used on the top right. I just love how this turned out.

The dark brown paper is from MME, layered onto a kraft card base. Added a little bit of glitter to the flower in her hair and the shoe laces, and some twine.

I was trying to decide who to give this card to, since Valentines Day is over. Then I was thinking...very soon I will be going to my first ever Bryan Adams concert. YESSSS!!! I am so excited about that, as he has been my most favorite singer since I was a teenager (and still is). We will be in row 4 right in the front part, and maybe, just maybe I can write a few notes inside and slip it onto the stage?? I know this sounds like something a teenager would do, but since I didn't get to see him then, I have to do it now, right? LOL .

Anyway, I'd love to enter my card to the following challenges:

Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes
 MilkCoffee Challenge- Girly
 Paper Crafting Journey -  Love is in the Air
 Sweet Stamps -Anything Goes
Art Impressions Stamps Challenge - Use Kraft Paper
Craft Your Passion - W, E3 - Girly Girl   

Have a fabulous day and happy stamping!!

 


Products used:
Stamps : Flower Girl, All you need is love (both whimsy stamps), music background stamp
Inks: distress, memento
Tools: ink applicator, distressing tool, cutterbee scissors, sewing machine
Embellishments: glitter, twine 

Tulips for You

It seems like it's been forever since I last sat down to color a picture. I have been sick  for the last several days, and therefore too tired to do anything. Couldn't even bring myself to read my new book. I am finally feeling a little better, and so I decided to create a card for the  Penny Black and More  blog. Sadly I didn't make it on time to be posted along with my team mates cards on the blog. This month our theme is "Make it sparkle".

Did you know this gorgeous stamp "Tulips for You" is now available as a cling mounted rubber stamp from Penny Black? I absolutely love it and it is nicely sized at over 4 inches. It can be purchased at PB stamps. If you click the link you will find the most recently released products by Penny Black. 

I colored the image using copic markers. It's a pretty simple card, although it did take me a long time to cut out the image. One of those new scan and cut machines sure would come in handy, but I enjoy fussy cutting too much to be even thinking about buying that expensive machine.

Here is another view.

I'd love to play along in a few challenges:

Cuttin & Stampin Challenges  - Spring Is Here

 Love to Create - Make it Sparkle with Bling 

Catered Crop - Good Birthdays.

The Corrosive Challenges -  In Stitches

As usual we have several fabulous sponsors at Penny Black and More, so I hope you will join in. You can enter up to 3 times.

  Have a great day!!

Products used:
Stamps: Tulips for you (Penny Black), Everyday Moments (Whimsy Stamps)
Papers: MME, Recollections 110lb, copic xpress for image
Tools: CM oval cutting system, butterfly punch (MS), cutterbee scissors
Embellishments: glitter, rhinestones